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Having been cured of an illness or malady
“Under circumstances of this kind, it will sometimes happen that the recovered patient cannot be brought, either by his own reflections or by the reasoning of others, to admit the fact of his previous insanity.”
Having been renewed or rediscovered
“His recovered confidence inspires his rousing battle-speech to the troops, and re-invigorates his own spirit.”
Restored or reinvigorated
Having been returned to the same or original place
Improved in health or mental attitude
Recovered or reinvigorated
To have recovered something that has been misplaced, stolen, or hidden away
“It is believed that the first major efforts to recover the lost treasure would have been made between 1689 and 1697.”
Past tense for to become sound or healthy again
“Most patients eventually recover spontaneously, but symptoms can persist for several months.”
Past tense for to return to a former, and typically more desirable, state
“They argue that this is the only way in which the Tories can recover lost support.”
Past tense for to track down something in order to regain possession of it
“The bill will make it harder for criminals to dispose of stolen goods, and it will make it easier for the police to recover stolen goods and solve property crimes.”
Past tense for to give new life to, or to restore to a healthy condition
Past tense for to restore to a functional or original state
Past tense for to restrain or to keep in check
Past tense for to remove or rescue (someone) from danger or harm
Past tense for to earn through work or effort
Past tense for to recover emotional composure or regain control of oneself
Past tense for to provide a refund or recompense
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